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  1. Domestic abuse: Context and challenges

    … deployed by all criminal justice agencies and in-court services to provide proactive witness services. This … of domestic abuse.  We will work closely with IDVAs and in-court services to improve wraparound support. Provide clear, … deployed by all criminal justice agencies and in-court services to provide proactive witness services. This …

  2. Annual Violence against Women and Girls report published

    … and fairly prosecuted. “Bringing the right cases to court is in the interests of complainants, suspects and the … accused, subject to exceptions and with the leave of the court. The training is also available to members of the … the official statistics relating to sentencing, criminal court proceedings, offenders brought to justice, the courts …

  3. DPP's response to questions around the release of information relating to the trial of Axel Rudakubana

    … that at risk. "The CPS will present the full case to the court on Thursday. The independence of the judge must be respected. Only he can … that at risk. "The CPS will present the full case to the court on Thursday. The independence of the judge must be …

  4. CPS authorises charge against sixth person suspected of spying for Russia

    … it is appropriate to present charges for a criminal court to consider.” Notes to editors Between 30 August 2020 … Tihomir Ivanchev will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, 28 February 2024.  The trial is listed for 28 October 2024 at the Central Criminal Court. All six defendants are Bulgarian nationals. The …

  5. Statement from the CPS and the NPCC on Hate Crime, October 2021

    … also attract an enhanced or increased sentence from the court. Victims are also entitled to enhanced support under … to ensure the voices of victims are consistently heard at court;  Work closely with others to continuously refresh our … also attract an enhanced or increased sentence from the court. Victims are also entitled to enhanced support under …

  6. Rape and Sexual Offences - Chapter 10: Supporting complainants in Court

    … Sexual Offences - Chapter 10: Supporting complainants in Court 21 May 2021 | Legal Guidance , Sexual offences Special … of giving evidence about highly sensitive matters in court in the presence of the defendant’s supporters and/or … all parties in criminal proceedings and owe a duty to the court. Prosecutors should refer to the Intermediary section …

  7. Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO) 2025

    … increased in recent years, the number of cases going to court has fallen. Working with partners across the criminal … of offences reported to the police and cases going to court, as well as, encouraging more people to come forward … of conviction? That means, having heard the evidence, is a court more likely than not to find the defendant guilty? And; …

  8. Older People: Prosecuting Crimes against

    … Act and have a duty to bring it to the attention of the court. Prosecutors should also be aware that reasonable adjustments may need to be made by the court in order to realise the right to access justice under … taken seriously; that they may be victimised, lose their independence or be placed into an institution or care home as …

  9. CPS Board meeting minutes - May 2024

    … period. 3.2 The Board welcomed the view of operational independence as this was critical in the process of providing … Board through an assigned Non-Exec to ensure that level of independence whenever there were executive level issues. It … period. 3.2 The Board welcomed the view of operational independence as this was critical in the process of providing …

  10. Thames and Chiltern lead prosecutor welcomes new national approach to prosecuting adult rape cases

    … model aims to drive up the number of rape cases taken to court and improve victim experiences by setting an improved … determined to drive up the number of rape cases going to court, and the new national standardised approach to … how we make our charging decisions, what happens at court, and what support is available for them to give their …

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